Origen Raiz Arroqueno Mezcal – Edition 3 (750 mL)

Origen Raíz represents a partnership between two distinct sets of Mexican roots: the Saravia family of Durango, who have a long history of working to improve the local economy through business, and the Cortés family of Oaxaca, who contribute six generations of knowledge to the world of mezcal production. The families were brought together by their sons, Asis Cortés and Bildo Saravia, through cultural passion and respect for each other’s heritage.

Bildo’s home, Rancho el Ojo, is located on an untamed swath of land in the Mexican state of Durango. The ranch sits in the cradle of of the state’s wild agave, sotol, and nopal populations. Here, the wild agave Cenizo (Agave durangensis) flourishes in the rocky soil.

At Rancho el Ojo, with the support of the Cortés family and under the tutelage of Maestro Mezcalero Ignacio Grijalva Santiago, Origen Raíz is produced, binding together two lineages of terroir and family tradition through a common respect for Mother Earth and her gift of agave.

Origen Raiz Arroqueno Mezcal 750ml

These are a series of expressions made by Don Valentin Cortes at his home palenque in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca where his family is from. Each batch will be decided by Don Vale based on his inspiration.

MAESTRO :Don Valentin Cortés

EDITION 3nd

MAGUEY (AGAVE) Arroqueño (A. Americana var. Oaxacensis)

VILLAGE :Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca

OVEN / FUEL :Conical earthen pit / black oak

MILL :Tahona

FERMENT :Wild fermented in pine vats (with bagasso)

DISTILLATION 2x in 300 liter alembic of copper (with bagasso)

NOTES: Aroma – toasted cedar, raspberry shrub, november rain

Taste – charred green beans, tarragon, agave

Texture – bold, numbing, spicy oils, long finish

49.1% Alc/Vol